Kay, so I know this is kinda short, but its a school project and I don't have much time to lose...yeah...
European Union
(In Class Instructions: These questions are due at the beginning of class on Thursday.You should have at least 3 sources (one must be a book) and must have at least 8 bullets for each question.) Save this file onto student documents with your name in the title.Then make a link to it on your wikipage.
Why was the European Union created?
-It was created as an attempt to unite Europeans, mainly the two cheif nations: France and Germany
-The first step of which would be the integration of the coal and steel industries of Western Europe
-The European Union was formally established when the Maastrict Treaty came into force on 1 November 1993
-To stop any specific country (in this case, Germany) from trying to take power over all Europe
Give a thorough history of the EU.
-1948 In the years after WWII the idea of a 'European Community' emerged to secure peace and economic cooperation
-1957 Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and The Netherlands club together and create the European Economic Community (EEC)
-1973 Denmark, Ireland and UK join the EEC
-1979 The first European Parliament elections take place and the Single European Currency Unit was introduced (later to become the Euro)
-1981 Greece joins EEC
-1986 Portugal and Spain join the EEC
-1991 the EEC is renamed the European Union (EU)
-1995 Austria, Finland and Sweden join the EU
-2002 The Euro is introduced in 12 of the EU member states
-2004 On May 1st 10 new member states join the EU. On June 10th, European Parliament elections take place in the UK
-2005 UK takes its turn as President of the European Council of Ministers
-2007 Bulgaria and Romania set to join the EU
What is the purpose of the EU?
The purpose of the Euorpean Union is...
-To unite Europeans
-To have a Europe with one government, one economy, and one politcal system
-Greater strength in future conflict
-Peace, prosperity and freedom for its 495 million citizens — in a fairer, safer world
How does the EU benefit Europeans?
-Participation in creating of United Europe -Free transfer of goods, freedom to provide services
-Free transfer of capital -Participation in educational programs that would provide stipends for studying abroad
All About the European Union (EU)
Kay, so I know this is kinda short, but its a school project and I don't have much time to lose...yeah...
European Union
(In Class Instructions: These questions are due at the beginning of class on Thursday. You should have at least 3 sources (one must be a book) and must have at least 8 bullets for each question.)Save this file onto student documents with your name in the title. Then make a link to it on your wikipage.
Why was the European Union created?
-It was created as an attempt to unite Europeans, mainly the two cheif nations: France and Germany
-The first step of which would be the integration of the coal and steel industries of Western Europe
-The European Union was formally established when the Maastrict Treaty came into force on 1 November 1993
-To stop any specific country (in this case, Germany) from trying to take power over all Europe
Give a thorough history of the EU.
-1948 In the years after WWII the idea of a 'European Community' emerged to secure peace and economic cooperation
-1957 Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and The Netherlands club together and create the European Economic Community (EEC)
-1973 Denmark, Ireland and UK join the EEC
-1979 The first European Parliament elections take place and the Single European Currency Unit was introduced (later to become the Euro)
-1981 Greece joins EEC
-1986 Portugal and Spain join the EEC
-1991 the EEC is renamed the European Union (EU)
-1995 Austria, Finland and Sweden join the EU
-2002 The Euro is introduced in 12 of the EU member states
-2004 On May 1st 10 new member states join the EU. On June 10th, European Parliament elections take place in the UK
-2005 UK takes its turn as President of the European Council of Ministers
-2007 Bulgaria and Romania set to join the EU
What is the purpose of the EU?
The purpose of the Euorpean Union is...
-To unite Europeans
-To have a Europe with one government, one economy, and one politcal system
-Greater strength in future conflict
-Peace, prosperity and freedom for its 495 million citizens — in a fairer, safer world
How does the EU benefit Europeans?
-Participation in creating of United Europe -Free transfer of goods, freedom to provide services
-Free transfer of capital -Participation in educational programs that would provide stipends for studying abroad
-Higher quality of life in the general aspect
-Eventually, a single currency (the Euro)
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**http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union**
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